Goldsborough Hall Goldsborough, North Yorkshire

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1 Goldsborough Hall Goldsborough, North Yorkshire

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3 Goldsborough Hall Goldsborough North Yorkshire A1(M) 2 miles Knaresborough 2 miles Harrogate 6 miles York 16 miles (London Kings Cross 105 minutes) Central Leeds 20 miles (Distances and times approximate) Exceptional opportunity An important Grade II * listed hall and further extensive accommodation, formerly a residential care home, in beautiful gardens. Grade II* listed hall Former Dower House Garden House Beautiful mature formal and informal gardens Parkland Pastureland Suitable for re-development/refurbishment to a range of alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary consents, as follows: Continued institutional and community uses Sub-division to flats/separate dwellings Single private residence Hotel and leisure uses. Buildings: in all about 2,289 sq m/24,641 sq ft (GIA) Land: in all about 4.4 hectares/ acres For Sale Freehold. Viewing by appointment only (EVC/CC/194479) Strutt and Parker Princes House 13 Princes Square Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 1LW Tel: Fax: harrogate@struttandparker.co.uk Knight Frank 10 Park Place Leeds LS1 2RU Tel: Fax: northern.resdev@knightfrank.com Knight Frank Granville House 132 Sloane Street London SW1X 9AX Tel: Fax: institutional@knightfrank.com These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of text.

4 Location/communications Goldsborough is a pretty, secluded village situated within a short drive of both Knaresborough and the renowned spa town of Harrogate. The village is close to the A59 York to Harrogate road which links with the A1(M) (junction 47). There are railway stations at Knaresborough and Harrogate which connect with mainline stations at York and Leeds, both of which provide regular services to London King s Cross. Leeds-Bradford airport is about 15 miles to the south west of the property providing both national and international flights. Harrogate offers an excellent range of retail, commercial, leisure and cultural services, while Knaresborough has good local facilities. A wide range of services are available in York and Leeds, with Leeds being Yorkshire s major business centre. Access to the Yorkshire Dales and North Yorkshire Moors is extremely convenient, providing exceptional opportunities for walking, riding and outdoor pursuits. Racing is available at Ripon, Thirsk, Wetherby and York. The area is renowned for good private and state schools. Historical note The history of Goldsborough Hall is long and varied. A Saxon Thane named Merlsuan was recorded as having occupied a manor on the present site, and some years later the manor passed to John de Buscy, a member of a family greatly enriched with the spoils of the Norman Conquest. His descendants, who adopted the surname of Goldsborough, held the estate for many generations until it passed to the Hutton family in c Sir Richard Hutton, a famous lawyer and judge in his time, built the existing house in c.1610 and in 1639 the estate passed to his son who died several years later from wounds received in a skirmish following the battle of Marston Moor in From the Huttons, Goldsborough Hall passed through the female line to the Byerley family and at this time Goldsborough was home to the Byerley Turk, a famous stallion, captured from a Turkish officer by Captain Robert Byerley of the VI Dragoon Guards under King William III of Orange. In c. 1760, the estate was then purchased by Mr Daniel Lascelles, and on his death the estate passed to his elder brother and thereafter to their cousin Edward, the first Earl of Harewood. The famous architect, John Carr, worked on Goldsborough Hall between 1762 and

5 1765 while employed at Harewood House by Edwin Lascelles and Chippendale and his successor, William Reid, were also known to have made furniture for the Hall. The estate remained within the Lascelles family and in 1922 Henry Lascelles, the heir to Harewood, married Princess Mary, the only daughter of George V and Queen Mary, and they lived at Goldsborough Hall until Since then the hall has been run as a school, a hotel and more recently a residential care home. Goldsborough Hall has been featured twice in Country Life: in October 1904; and in February 1922, following the engagement of Princess Mary and Henry Lascelles. For sale freehold The property comprises the following component parts: Goldsborough Hall Goldsborough Hall is a most important country property, as denoted by its Grade II* listing. The property occupies a magnificent elevated position with far reaching views across surrounding countryside and is situated within mature grounds of about 10.8 acres (4.4 hectares) comprising formal gardens as well as parkland and pastureland. The property has sandstone and red brick elevations with mullioned, transomed and bay windows under a slate hipped roof behind a parapet. The porch is flanked by a pair of fluted Tuscan pillars of ashlar with an entablature above and a moulded cornice which is continued around the building. The accommodation is laid out over ground, first and second floors and in addition there is a large cellar. The property has most recently been used as a 40 bedroom residential care home and includes a range of well proportioned reception rooms, domestic offices, kitchen and dining areas as well as extensive bedroom accommodation. Internally the hall retains many very attractive period features including elaborate ceiling cornices, some depicting oak, vine and acanthus leaves as well as mermaids, pomegranates and flowers. The former library has panelled walls, whilst the principal reception rooms feature magnificent marble and carved wood fireplaces. The staircase is an outstanding feature with four flights, turned balusters, square newel posts with elaborate finials and a moulded hand rail. The accommodation is as shown on the floorplans overleaf and can be summarised as follows: The Former Dower House The Former Dower House Having brick elevations with some stone detailing and under a slate roof, the building is arranged over ground and first floors and comprises bedroom and bathroom (some en suite) accommodation. This building is linked to the main hall by way of a covered walkway. Floor Sq. m Approx Sq. ft Approx GIA GIA The Dower House Ground Floor , First Floor , Total , Link between Dower House and Main building Ground Floor Floor Sq. m Approx Sq. ft Approx GIA GIA Ground Floor , First Floor , Second Floor , Total ,894.99

6 General Remarks & Stipulations Title, tenure and possession The property is offered for sale freehold. Vacant possession will be provided upon completion, subject to any agricultural tenancies and grazing rights that may be in existence. Fixtures and fittings All items usually known as tenant s fixtures and fittings whether mentioned or not in these particulars together with all items of equipment are excluded from the sale but some may be available by separate negotiation. Services It is understood that mains water, electricity, and drainage are available to the property. Heating and hot water is by means of an oil fired boiler. Calor gas is supplied to the kitchen. It will be the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure that services are available and adequate for the future use of the property. The Garden House The Garden House Understood to have been built in the 1980s the Garden House is attached and accessed from the Dower House and forms further accommodation for the Hall. Built of brick under a pantile roof, the building occupies the ground floor only and is arranged as bedrooms and bathrooms (some en suite) surrounding a central communal living area. Floor Sq. m Approx Sq. ft Approx GIA GIA The Garden House Ground Floor , Total , Link between Dower House and Garden House Outbuildings There are 2 garages, a boiler house and a tarmacadam parking area situated to the rear of the main hall and adjacent to the Dower House The gardens and grounds The gardens and grounds of Goldsborough Hall are a particular feature of the property. The gardens comprise formal areas with wide sweeping lawns interspersed with a wide variety of beautiful mature specimen and native trees as well as informal areas comprising woodland. Beyond the immediate gardens is parkland again interspersed with some mature trees. Of particular note is the magnificent lime tree avenue which provides a lovely vista from the principal rooms with southerly aspects. Planning The property is sold subject to any Development Plan, Tree Preservation Orders, Ancient Monument Orders and Town Planning Schedules or Resolutions or other matters which exist or may come into force. Any purchaser should make his own investigations into the planning position. The property lies beyond the development limit of the village of Goldsborough as identified in the adopted Harrogate District Local Plan (February 2001). As a consequence sites such as this are viewed as lying in open countryside in policy terms. The site also lies within the Goldsborough Conservation Area and Goldsborough Hall itself is a Grade II* listed building. Other buildings within the site are also listed with Grade II status. The established use of the site is for residential care provision falling within Class C2 of the Use Classes Order. The adopted Local Plan contains a number of relevant policies relating to change of use proposals for existing buildings and more specifically a recent Selective Alteration to the Local Plan has sought to introduce policy CFX, a policy aimed directly at the reuse and retention of community facilities including care homes. More details relating to this issue and other planning considerations can be obtained from Iain Bath, Planning Partner, Knight Frank, Leeds, tel: , fax: iain.bath@knightfrank.com. Boundaries Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and their position and neither the vendor nor the vendor s agents will be responsible for providing exact boundary details or details in respect of boundary ownership. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them the question shall be referred to the vendor s agents whose decision acting as agents shall be final.

7 Access Access to the property is across the adjacent property known as Stansfield Court over the route shown shaded blue on the plan overleaf. The property will benefit from rights of way across this area subject to contributions to the cost of maintenance renewal and repair of the access. Plans, areas & schedules These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been checked and completed by the vendor s agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof. Easements, wayleaves and rights of way The property is offered (as appropriate) subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property and Charges Register of the registered title, together with rights of way either public or private, all wayleaves, easements and other rights of way whether these are specifically referred to or not. 2. The photographs show only certain parts of the property at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances given are approximate only. 3. Any reference to alterations to, or use of any part of the property is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. These matters must be verified by any intending buyer. 4. Any buyer must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of any Information given. Photographs Dated: June 03 Particulars Dated: July 03 VAT Any guide prices quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the property or any part of it, or any right attached to it, becomes chargeable for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable by the purchaser. Further information/viewing of the property Should you require any further information or to arrange a viewing of the property, which is strictly by prior appointment only please contact: Emma Cleugh/Annabel Church Tel: / emma.cleugh@knightfrank.com or annabel.church@knightfrank.com Charles Calvert Tel: E mail: charles.calvert@knightfrank.com James Gloag/Charles Yeoman Tel: E mail: harrogate@struttandparker.co.uk Important notice 1. No description or information given whether or not in these Particulars and whether written or verbal ( Information ) about the property or its value may be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact. Knight Frank and Strutt and Parker as joint sole agents for the Vendor have no authority to make any representation and accordingly any Information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of Knight Frank, Strutt and Parker or the Seller.

8 GARDEN HOUSE Indicative only NOT TO SCALE DOWER HOUSE DOWER HOUSE GROUND FLOOR PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN

9 NOTE: This plan is for convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. Licence No. ES For the purposes of identification only.

10 NOTE: This plan is for convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. Licence No. ES printed by white horse press (newbury) limited. t: f:

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